Rarely Rare is a vendor-neutral AI advisory. We help Canadian businesses make confident AI decisions — what to build, what to buy, which model, which vendor, and how to do it for less — without any hardware to sell or vendor commissions to chase.
Advisory services
AI Readiness Assessment
Where you are, what's worth doing, what to avoid — with a prioritized 90-day roadmap. $1,500–$3,500
Cloud-vs-Local Cost-Saving Analysis
We model your real AI spend and show where you're overpaying, in dollars. $2,500–$6,000
AI Model Evaluation & Token Optimization
The right model at the right quality for the lowest cost — plus prompt/token strategy that cuts the bill. $3,500–$8,000
Vendor & Product Research
Vendor-neutral shortlists for models, tools, and hardware — and product/market research before you commit. $2,000–$5,000
AI Enablement Strategy & Roadmap
Turn AI ambition into a concrete, sequenced plan with governance and owners. $6,000–$18,000
Enterprise AI Readiness Assessment
A board-ready audit of data, security, compliance, and infrastructure readiness. $15,000–$50,000+
Why vendor-neutral matters
- No bias — we don't resell hardware or take vendor commissions, so the advice is yours, not a vendor's.
- Cost-first — roughly 57% of enterprises cite data privacy as the #1 barrier to cloud AI, and on-prem can be 1.6–4× cheaper for sustained workloads. We tell you where the money actually is.
- Fast & lean — advisory-first, with implementation through vetted partners so you're never waiting on us to build.
Prefer to start with a number? Get your free AI Readiness Score or see Managed AI Advisory.
Frequently asked questions
What is a vendor-neutral AI advisory?
It means we don't resell hardware or take vendor commissions, so our recommendation is the one that's actually right for you. We assess readiness, compare real costs (cloud vs. local vs. hybrid), evaluate models, optimize token spend, and select vendors — independently.
Do you implement, or just advise?
Advisory-first. We design, evaluate, and recommend; implementation is handled through vetted, vendor-neutral delivery partners (or your own team), with our oversight. That keeps you fast and us unbiased.
How do you cut AI costs?
Through a cloud-vs-local cost-saving analysis, model evaluation (right model for the job), and token optimization (prompt, routing, and caching strategy). Many teams overpay 30%+ on cloud AI that could run cheaper locally or on a smaller model.
Do you work outside Edmonton?
Yes — based in Edmonton, Alberta, serving clients across Canada and the United States, remotely and on-site.
Start with a number, not a sales pitch
Get a free AI Readiness Score, then book a call. Honest advice, no vendor agenda.
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